Author: Dive into these 16 Vegan Salad Dressings to take your salad to the next level. These dressing range from Catalina to Lemmon Poppy Seed dressings, to a Creamy Ranch Dressing or a Tangy Miso. So delectable, so easy to make and 100% vegan.
I'm always surprised at how many people buy pre-made salad dressings, especially when they are just so darn easy to make. In most cases, you just toss a few ingredients in an old jam jar or a mason jar and give it a good shaking. Not only do they taste infinitely better when they are homemade, you get to avoid all of the nasty ingredients and preservatives that are often hidden in those store-bought dressings. So instead of doing that, just take in the beauty of these dressings, and then go ahead and make your own.
You probably know by now, I like these collections to be admired: so scroll slowly to get the full ooh and ahh factor of each lovely dressing.
Table of Contents:
- Catalina Dressing
- Coleslaw Dressing
- Thousand Island
- Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
- Walnut Basil Dressing
- Peanut Butter Dressing
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Chipotle Lime Dressing
- Sweet Dill Dressing
- Cherry Tomato Dressing
- Maple Mustard Dressing
- Tangy Miso Dressing
- Carrot Ginger Dressing
- Greek Dressing
- Creamy Ranch
- Grapefruit Vinaigrette
All the classics are here, along with a few more fun dressings to take you on a salad journey. Ok, I lied, all the classics, are not here, you may have noticed that there is no caesar salad dressing recipes here, gasp! Never fear, the only reason I didn't include it in this list is because I already made one. Check out my Creamy Cashew Caesar Salad Dressing if you are in that kind of mood.
Now for the people who prefer oil free dressings, I found that The Fat Free Vegan came up with a recipe she calls "Thick Water" which can be used instead of oil in almost all salad dressings! I haven't tried it myself but I thought a few of you might be curious, so check out the recipe here. For anyone who may want to try a replacement for vegan mayonnaise, try subbing it out with a plain non-dairy yogurt, such as almond or soy yogurt.
Now onto the recipes!
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Catalina Dressing
Jazz up your salad with this sweet and tangy dressing.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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Vegan Coleslaw Dressing
Perfect creamy dressing for coleslaw salad.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise, (such as Vegenaise)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon agave
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 74kcal
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Thousand Island Dressing
Great on a simple salad or on a veggie burger as a "special sauce"
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise, (such as Vegenaise)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 74kcal
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Lemon Poppy Seed
I love this lemony fresh tangy dressing!
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal
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Walnut Basil Dressing
This dressing has a pesto vibe going on. Delish!
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
- ½ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, (about 1 lemon)
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2-4 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients plus 2 tablespoons of water to a food processor. Blend until smooth. If it needs a bit more water add a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal
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Peanut Butter Dressing
Wonderful for an Asian-inspired salad. Finely sliced cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and crispy tofu cubes. Yum!
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon chili garlic sauce, (optional)
- 2 - 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Perfect for a classic Italian salad.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal
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Chipotle Lime Dressing
Spicy and creamy, perfect for a Mexican-inspired salad or even stirred into some rice for a burrito
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise, (such as Vegenaise)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, , finely minced
- 1 tablespoon agave
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 32kcal
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Sweet Dill Dressing
This is a creamy, almost cheesy dressing with that fresh zing of dill.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise, (such as Vegenaise)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 - 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar with 1 tablespoons of water to start. Screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well. Add more water to thin if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal
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Cherry Tomato Dressing
Lovely, fresh, perfect for the tomato lover.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcal
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Maple Mustard Dressing
A staple dressing in my kitchen. Perfect for any simple salad.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal
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Tangy Miso Dressing
Love this dressing for a simple Asian-inspired salad.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- ¼ cup light oil, (such as peanut or canola oil)
- 2 tablespoons agave
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 inch piece of ginger, , finely minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Add in everything else, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal
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Carrot Ginger Dressing
Love this tangy, fresh, and zesty Asian-inspired dressing!
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup light Oil, (such as peanut or canola)
- ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 medium carrot, , peeled and finely grated
- 2 tablespoons agave
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 inch piece of ginger, , peeled and finely grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 58kcal
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Greek Dressing
Drizzle over cucumbers, black olives, tomatoes, and red onion for the perfect Greek salad.
Servings: bottle (makes about 9 servings)
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice, (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcal
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Creamy Ranch Dressing
Can you ever go wrong with ranch dressing!?
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise, (such as Vegenaise)
- ½ cup non-dairy sour cream or non-dairy plain yogurt
- ½ cup plant-based milk, (such as almond or soy)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Notes
*You can also use ½ cup of cashews instead of the non-dairy yogurt. Soak the cashews in water until tender (overnight works great, but no less than 4 hours). I found that you need to double the recipe if you use cashews,so that there is enough liquid to blend smoothly. Otherwise, there might not be enough liquid to blend properly and your recipe may end up chunky.
Nutrition
Calories: 58kcal
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Grapefruit Vinaigrette
Love how fresh and citrusy this dressing is.
Servings: bottle (makes about 12 servings)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup grapefruit juice, (about ½ of a grapefruit)
- ¼ cup light oil, (such as canola or vegetable)
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Juice the grapefruit, then add everything to a clean jar, screw on the lid, and shake like crazy until mixed well.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal
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Now I have to eat salad every day for a year.
Bon Appetegan
Sam.
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Deb says
Hi Sam,
I love your recipes! However, I find it frustrating that many recipes have the Instagram logo and “ Did You Make This Recipe?
Tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram and Hashtag #itdoesnttastelikechicken” over the nutrition information. Even if I try to search your recipe elsewhere unfortunately it is the same. Would you please move it lower so it does not cover up the nutrition information. Please and thanks.
Sam Turnbull says
Hi Deb, sorry for any confusion. The Instagram portion doesn't cover any of the nutrition info. In this case it looks like some of the recipes just have only the calories provided (there is no further info). I will make a note and hopefully can get this updated soon. 🙂
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Katherine says
Is there another one of these dressings that would go well with a mexican salad other than the chipotle lime one? I'm not a fan of spicyness and I don't have the ingredients at the moment. Do you think the catalina dressing would go well with your lime bean salad? Thank you!
I love your recipes!
Sam Turnbull says
Hi Katherine, honestly, every dressing would be great but will provide a different flavour than the spicy Mexican vibe. I would try the Catalina Dressing Walnut Basil Dressing, Sweet Dill Dressing, Maple Mustard Dressing, Tangy Miso Dressing, or Creamy Ranch. Enjoy!
Katherine says
Thank you so much! 🙂
Catherine says
I don't understand something .In your article you write this : "Not only do they taste infinitely better when they are homemade, you get to avoid all of the nasty ingredients and preservatives that are often hidden in those store-bought dressings."But in the 1st receipe / the Catalina dressing you need "ketchup" .And for me ketchup is an industrial dressing .Sincerely.
Karen says
There should be a space between now & I in the second paragraph.
Penney says
I'am wondering how to store these? Your photo looks like they are just sitting on a cubord shelf. Not in the refrigerator. How's that possible?
Angela says
Hi Sam,
These dressings look so good! However, I'm following a diet plan that is supposed to only derive it's oils from nuts, seeds, avocado, etc. The same with sugar, only from dried or fresh fruit.
You wouldn't by chance have any that would be with no added oil or sugar, would you? Of not, would you consider creating some? You're recipes are awesome. You really are a genius in the kitchen!
Thanking you in advance.
Malin says
Use dares instead of ketchup and avokado instead of oil. Check out simnett nutrition. He has a bunch of. dressings with no oil and sugar. He uses tahini dates, water, miso, ginger etc for dressings. Also cooking with plants has alot of good dressings using nuts, tofu etc.
Good luck!
Mandy says
The Thousand Island and Maple Mustard are absolutely amazing - every time I run out I just make more! I also like the Chipotle Lime, but mine was really watery. And I made a variation of the Poppy Seed without the lemon. I look forward to trying the rest! Thanks!
Sam Turnbull says
Wonderful! So happy you enjoyed!!
Beth says
Hi Sam. Me again 😉
I scrolled through a fair bit of the comments/replies on this page and didn't see my question so I'm going to ask.
In the maple mustard dressing above, you call for 1 TBS lemon juice. I rarely ever have fresh lemons on hand (or bottled lemon juice which just isn't as good as the real thing.)
Would it be okay if I subbed 1 TBS of apple cider vinegar?
Below is the list of ingredients for your reference.
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
I've been making the same ol' salad dressing recipe over and over again and am getting tired of it. I'm eager to finally try this one (and your others) that you've developed.
Looking forward to your reply to my question. Thank you 🙂
Sam Turnbull says
Absolutely! It will, of course, have a different taste but will still be yummy 🙂
Sabrina says
Hey Sam...I have the cookbook and I think I have made everything in it and I live them all!!! When is the next one coming out????
Thanks for being you!
Sabrina
Sam Turnbull says
Aww thanks so much, Sabrina! Thrilled you love it so much 🙂
beth says
Hi Sam. What a beautiful and yummy collection of dressings.
I have a question. The 'maple mustard dressing' presented in this collection of 16 dressings is *very* different from your maple mustard dressing in your maple mustard cauliflower & avocado salad recipe.
From the 16 salad dressing collection the maple mustard dressing recipe is as follows:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
However, from your maple mustard cauliflower & avocado salad recipe the dressing is:
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup dijon mustard
2 tbs olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
Can you please provide any explanation or clarification? Thank you.
Sam Turnbull says
Glad you like it! It's just two different recipes. Similar flavours, but not quite the same. Make whichever one you like 🙂
Beth says
Hi Sam. Thanks for your fast reply -- I really appreciate it as you must have loads of new comments to keep up with on a daily basis.
I think when I'm just going to have a regular salad I'll use the maple mustard dressing from your salad dressing collection since the amount of olive oil called for is greater, that makes it more dressing-like. (I'll likely sub apple cider vinegar for the lemon juice as I never have fresh lemons on hand.)
Now that I'm re-reading everything I wrote it makes sense that the dressing in your maple mustard cauliflower & avocado salad has a lot less olive oil because the cauliflower is sauted/roasted in some of that dressing mixture before hand.
Anyway, I'm long and rambling as usual. Thank you again for your reply.
Sam Turnbull says
You're welcome 🙂
Ashabi B McDonald says
Are the chipotle lime measurements accurate it doesnt seem like it would serve 12 people if so can you tell me how many people it will serve thx
Ashabi B McDonald says
Also do you incluse the sauce as well as the chipotle pepper or just the pepper?
Sam Turnbull says
Both is great!
Sam Turnbull says
It makes about 1/2 cup of dressing and you are welcome to double it if you wish. Enjoy!
Shane McQuillan says
How long do these keep?
Sam Turnbull says
About a week in the fridge.
Jenna says
I made the lemon dressing and it was super fantastic. I thought I would try the thick water to see if it would be just as good but less calories. I did not like the thick water at all. It had a consistency like snot or egg whites that I could not get past. So I will continue making it with oil but just as a special treat to not be taking so many calories.
Sam Turnbull says
Hahaha, good to know, Jenna! I know that some people also like using aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) instead of oil, so maybe that will yield you more success. 🙂
Beth says
I recently found your Creamy Ranch Dressing recipe. My son has developed a sensitivity to dairy and was missing his ranch dressing. I tried several store-bought and homemade versions, but he did not like any of them. Finally this one was a home run! My son is eating salads again--thank you!!
Sam Turnbull says
That's so wonderful!!! So thrilled your son can enjoy ranch again 🙂
Mason West says
Hi Sam. I love to cook -- scratch that. I love to eat, so I fool around in the kitchen, but, being male and genetically predisposed never to ask directions, I rarely read a recipe even when I'm following one, which might explain my dodgy attempt to make peanut butter dressing.
I came up with the idea -- and I still stand by it -- of combining the wet ingredients for peanut butter dressing in a cup and microwaving it a big to heat it up, then pouring it into an ancient cruet that I have from the days of Good Seasons dressing packets ("just add vinegar, oil, and water to the mysterious packet, and voila!"). I have an organic, peanut-only PNB, so it seems wise to heat it so it is liquidy and mixable.
So I zap the soy, PNB, and water for a minute in the microwave then pour it into the cruet, Wham-o! The stuff solidified in the cruet as if I were making concrete. Hahaha. Well fortunately I was able to get it out with a long table knife. It tasted good, and it was moist, but it was more like another item in my salad rather than the overarching sauce that unites the salad.
The problem might lie in another substitution: I don't have any chili-garlic sauce (I suppose you mean the Huy Fong foods concoction, which, by the way, is an intermediate step in the making of Sriracha). As a substitute I used a little chili powder. So I probably had too many dry ingredients waiting in the cruet.
But I just wanted to say I tried. Your Greek dressing was also delicious, and I had no problems with it. Next time I'll read & follow the directions more closely.
Best wishes and bon apetegan!
--Mason
Sam Turnbull says
Haha! Well I wish you luck with your dressings, and I am sure you will have much better results if you follow the directions 😉
Cyberflix TV APK says
Oh my god. There are alot to add on my Salad. Drooling at these.
PS: Bookmarked.
Sam Turnbull says
I hope you enjoy them!
Lynn says
Hi, How long will the dressings keep fresh and safe to eat when stored in the fridge? Can't wait to try them all.
Sam Turnbull says
It depends on the dressing. I would say most will last a week, but others, such as balsamic vinaigrette will keep longer. Enjoy!
Kim Emons says
Sam...as always, love the recipes. Soooo amazing and make a world of difference to me and my family! Quick question, what brand of chipotle in adobe sauce do you use? I'm in Calgary and the only one I've found so far is so hot it kills people!
Thanks Sam
Sam Turnbull says
Thanks so much, Kim! I'm not picky about the brand, actually, but the one I have in my cupboard right now is Casa Fiesta. 🙂
Ashlee says
Tried the Baslamic Vinegarette last night and it was perfect! Couldn't get enough :)...Also I used fresh garlic because I didn't have garlic powder and it worked as a great substitute 🙂
Sam Turnbull says
Wonderful! Thrilled it worked perfectly for you, Ashlee 🙂